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DOUG SODEN Manager, Product Planning LEXUS AUSTRALIA
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Rewrites performance / economy equation First with electric AWD Rewrites performance / economy equation First with electric AWD
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LEXUS Hybrid + E-Four = HIGH TORQUE
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50 kW Electric Power 123 kW
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130 Nm Electric Motor Torque 333 Nm
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Petrol Engine 288 Nm Maximum 288 Nm Maximum 1000 6000 4000 0 0 40 80 120 160 400 200 300 Engine Speed (rpm) Torque (Nm) Output (kW) 250Nm/1500rpm
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High torque + 8.1 L/100km = Diesel alternative LESS WEIGHT LESS WEIGHT
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Diesel Competitors Weight 2105 kg 2105 kg 2150 kg 2150 kg 2235 kg 2235 kg 2350 kg 2350 kg 2040 kg 2040 kg X5 M-Class Touareg Discovery RX400h
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RX400h vs V6 competitor Reduction of 2 tonnes CO 2 RX400h vs V6 competitor Reduction of 2 tonnes CO 2 RX400h CO 2 Reduction per annum RX400h vs diesel competitor Reduction of 1.4 tonnes CO 2 RX400h vs diesel competitor Reduction of 1.4 tonnes CO 2
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Valve timing change 3MZ-FE Engine Smooth engine stop/start
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3MZ-FE Power & Torque 155 kW @ 5600 rpm 288 Nm @ 4400 rpm 1000 6000 4000 0 0 40 80 120 160 400 200 300 Engine Speed (rpm) Torque (Nm) Output (kW)
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Changes of Hybrid Operation Remove starter Remove alternator Add ceramic catalyst Remove starter Remove alternator Add ceramic catalyst No “fan” belt
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LEXUS Hybrid System Seamless acceleration Seamless acceleration Overseas model shown
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2 x 650 Volt motor generators links to petrol engine, front axle via compound gear set 2 x 650 Volt motor generators links to petrol engine, front axle via compound gear set
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Generator Battery 2 x electric motors
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Solid-state Inverter 650V 288V switching
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Two-stage planetary gears GS450h
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Compound planetary gears Compound planetary gears x2
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1. 2478 drive motor gearing multiplies torque, allows more compact motor 1. 2478 drive motor gearing multiplies torque, allows more compact motor
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Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission Optimum efficiency No shift points Seamless acceleration No slippage / loss of energy Optimum efficiency No shift points Seamless acceleration No slippage / loss of energy
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E- FOUR Saves on fuel Traction when required Added torque for take-off/acceleration Traction in marginal conditions Saves on fuel Traction when required Added torque for take-off/acceleration Traction in marginal conditions
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E- FOUR Operation Acceleration Tight cornering Acceleration Tight cornering
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Regenerative Braking RX400h – braking on both axles Maximum efficiency RX400h – braking on both axles Maximum efficiency
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E-FOUR / VDiM VDiM can activate E-FOUR Varies front / rear torque split Up to 72 : 28
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VDiM Steering Assist Control Assistance is skid control, braking and accelerating on split – mµ surfaces
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Electric Power Steering 42 Volt DC motor Reduced engine load 1.5% fuel saving DC/DC converter 42 Volt DC motor Reduced engine load 1.5% fuel saving DC/DC converter
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RX400h Air-Conditioning Electric-powered compressor Cools vehicle while engine stopped Efficient cooling, greater fuel efficiency Electric-powered compressor Cools vehicle while engine stopped Efficient cooling, greater fuel efficiency
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RX400h NO COMPROMISE
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TRUE LEXUS
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RX400h USA Delivery: 33,000 (22% Total RX) Delivery: 33,000 (22% Total RX) ADVANCE ORDERS 12,500 LARGEST EVER
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RX400h Australia ADVANCE ORDERS 3 Months ADVANCE ORDERS 3 Months Projection: 2007 Hybrid = 20% Total Lexus Sales
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LEXUS HYBRID Australia 20% = 1500 Total Range Sports Luxury SUV / AWD V8
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LEXUS AUSTRALIA Growth No.3 Luxury 2002 – 2006 Annualised ’02 3111 4490 5009 6005 7200 ’03’04’05’06
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